Paralegal - Personal Injury

CyberCoders; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support our plaintiff-side personal injury and civil litigation practice. You will assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from intake and discovery through trial preparation and post-judgment matters.

Responsibilities include managing case files, drafting pleadings and discovery materials, coordinating depositions, conducting legal research, and ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with demonstrable experience in plaintiff-side personal injury and civil litigation matters.
• Associate degree or paralegal certificate required.
• Strong legal research skills and familiarity with research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and the ability to summarize legal and factual issues for attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files and maintain organized case calendars, track deadlines, statutes of limitations, hearings, and court dates.
• Prepare, draft, and proofread pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, correspondence, and other litigation documents for attorney review.
• Prepare, serve, and respond to discovery requests including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission; organize and produce document disclosures.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Discovery processes

Legal research

Case management

Deadline management

Written communication

Education

Associate degree or paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Clio

MyCase

Relativity

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

We are seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support our plaintiff-side personal injury and civil litigation practice. The Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from intake and discovery through trial preparation and post-judgment matters. This role requires strong organizational skills, familiarity with discovery processes, legal research abilities, and experience managing case files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage case files and maintain organized case calendars, track deadlines, statutes of limitations, hearings, and court dates.
• Prepare, draft, and proofread pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, correspondence, and other litigation documents for attorney review.
• Prepare, serve, and respond to discovery requests including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission; organize and produce document disclosures.
• Conduct factual and legal research using legal research platforms and internal resources; summarize findings and prepare memoranda for attorneys.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert witness interviews; prepare deposition summaries and trial binders.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, and expert witnesses to obtain records, updates, and necessary documentation.
• Manage document review and e-discovery tasks, including coding, Bates-stamping, organizing exhibits, and preparing privilege logs.
• Assist with trial preparation including exhibit preparation, witness lists, jury instructions, and courtroom logistics.
• E-file documents with state and federal courts and prepare filings in accordance with local court rules and procedures.
• Assist with billing, time entry, and case cost tracking; prepare settlement packages and closing documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or paralegal certificate required; Bachelors degree preferred.
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with demonstrable experience in plaintiff-side personal injury and civil litigation matters.
• Hands-on experience with discovery processes and e-discovery platforms, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and document productions.
• Strong legal research skills and familiarity with research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and the ability to summarize legal and factual issues for attorneys.
• Proven ability to draft and proofread legal documents with excellent attention to detail and strong written communication skills.
• Proficient with case management and document management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, Relativity, or similar) and standard office software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload and meet critical deadlines.
• Comfortable interacting with clients, medical providers, experts, and court personnel; reliable travel availability for depositions and trials as needed.
• Familiarity with local and federal court rules, filing procedures, and electronic filing systems.
• Professional demeanor, high ethical standards, and ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information.